Hi, this is my first post here and I'm not sure I'm in the right place. A friend suggested I access newsgrouops to ask for advice about a few problems I have been having with my 3 1/2 year old Peugeot 206 1.6 HDi (3 door). I only passed my test in December 2004. This is my very first car. I bought a low mileage - 11,500 miles - when I bought it at 2 years old with another years warranty to...

the one like coiled Q with 2 sprigs. This spring clip acts to return the lock postition when after removing the door key...I think. Whats the trick to mounting it onto a door lock? Do I put the actuating arm on with the circlip before manouvering the sprigs onto the lugs? Thanks for any help.

I've got an M-reg VW Golf 1.4 CL Match, and I was wondering how practical it would be to stick a 1.6 engine into it? From what I understand, the car is basically the same as its bigger brother, so is it realistic, or are there a dozen other considerations to take into account? TIA.

Astra 1.7TD, 96P, Estate 150,000 miles No service history No key for door locks, just ignition, so cant lock. Electric windows do not work. Odd mirrors, both broken. Bits of rust dotted about the car. Mould spots on roof lining. Smells of dog. Every panel scuffed.

Hmmmm , so a couple of months back Top Gear had "Captain Slow" being tought how to drive quickly on a track by Jackie Stewart. Tonight 5th gear had their slow presenter being tought how to drive by Tiff "stupid annoying **** waving his arms around" Needell. But of course this an entirely innocent coincidence........... -- Alex

Just got back from looking at a 998cc 1994 Cinquecento. What a truly horrible thing to drive that was! SWMBO wants a little car - she's not having one of those because I'd never hear the last of it: "It won't go into reverse...the steering makes a funny noise...the brakes don't do anything...it's noisy..." Getting back into the Skoda was a pleasure, that's how bad it was! Si

Selling a 97 escort encore 1.3 and it needs 13" wheel trims to make it look good....I mean half decent. There is plenty of this on ebay http://tinyurl.com/lpe5k Are these reasonable quality? If you know cheaper sources please let me know.

Best auto loan rate Finding the best auto loan rate takes a lot of time and patience. You need to do some legwork before deciding about the matter. The interest rate charged on top of your auto loan could spell several hundreds to even thousands of dollars for you. It is also important to note that the interest rate charged on a used car is usually higher than the rate charged for a new car. But...

www.emailuser.co.uk/carquiz_try.php?car=11 Its a ford galaxy and like the subject says this is not a love song . But , Does anybody else like the design of the front end because of the way it slopes down and perhaps looks like a old vw camper van & the small grill makes it look like its gritting its teeth .

Hi It's been ten years since I bought a car, the last one being a New Golf GT TDi in 1996. Thinking of replacing it and was wondering if anyone would like to enlighten me as to what to watch out for! I've never felt like I really know how to handle salesmen....

I'm replacing a lock on an escort door and made a cock of it. I saw on ebay a while back..some guy does a lock reset service by post. eg. send old and new lock and he sets the tumblers and assembles it. I can't find it now so does anyone know of another 'by post' service? Thanks. Arhtur

Should a 1994 Nissan Micra have any "special" keys? Si

The front passenger airbags on this car can be disabled. After doing this, is it legal, in the UK, to have a child's seat installed in the front passenger seat, for use by a 2 year old child? Or is the front passenger seat for adults only? Thanks

An Absolutely Amazing Nascar Crash. Unfortunately no further info with this incredible crash clip. Perhaps someone in this UKgroup is familiar with this incident: http://www.jumpingpixels.com/nascar2.html

But it wasn't even SLIGHTLY funny (and no, I'm not a vanner). It can NEVER figure out why people laught it COMPLETELY unfunny stuff. A mate of mine is in stitches at REALLY (no, REALLY) lame comedies. It's like he could get work as a canned laughter machine. It's almost as though he laughs out of deferential courtesy - like he thinks "well, these people have been good enough to try and make me...

"Ed Chilada" wrote in message ... Bound to upset a few caravanners and some parts obviously staged but absolutely brilliant and very *very* funny in so many places. Brilliant stuff and a much welcome return for TG. Even though it's a set up and even though I suspect they did many cuts, I

Hi, Basically I am after a Registeration Plate that somebody owns, and I'd like to make them a cash offer to sell it. Is there any legal way I can find out who owns the plate, so I can approach them with an offer. I have contacted the DVLA but they cant help me due to Data Protection etc.

What if someone you knew needed a practical cheaper vehicle because the insurance on their B3 was silly and it wasn't a good vehicle for work The B3 is a V-reg with less than 25K miles and as previously stated my Civic Type-S is 53-reg with 22K on the clock. Both in excellent condition. I have absolutely no idea how much a B3 is worth so the gulf in price may make a deal a no go But would I...

Are you an O2 user with inclusive cross-network minutes? Then, you can use them to call abroad for F R E E to every destination offered by www.pennyphone.co.uk via 0844 numbers. It is very simple: 1) Dial 0844 452 1 452 2) At the prompt, enter the final destination you wish to call

Despite a lot of success selling CDs, videos and other junk, I am somewhat fearful of selling a capital item on eBay Anyone with some experience to share? Hints and tips most appreciated Tricky